Alcohol Addiction Counselling Auckland.
Alcohol use disorder, also known as alcoholism, affects thousands of Auckland people and has a devastating effect on the alcoholic and those living with the alcoholic. Alcoholism needs specialised counselling and therapy—the Addiction clinic deals exclusively with alcohol use disorder. Ensuring that our approach is highly specialised and targeted.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a systematic and evidence-based form of therapy that is globally acknowledged as the most effective treatment for alcoholism. Our integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with relapse prevention strategies has demonstrated superior efficacy in addressing Alcohol use disorder.
For those with an alcohol addiction, this can be very frustrating, leading to broken promises and relationship issues. The alcoholic may plan to give up drinking and find themselves drinking again just a few days later. There are both neurological and physical reasons for this behavior. We will give you the tools and insight to the ” why” and get you on the road to long-term sobriety.
Often the mere contemplation of a life devoid of alcohol can appear intimidating and seemingly unattainable. This perception is entirely understandable, as your relationship with alcohol has evolved into a source of comfort, solace, and refuge. This typically stems from an underlying imbalance of Dopamine, a neurotransmitter situated in the midbrain, which plays a crucial role in these types of feelings.
These are common feelings felt by alcoholics. When we look at the alcoholic’s first drink, often they are overwhelmed by a feeling of wholeness and comfort. This is the beginning of the addictive pattern. At first, it acts as a coping mechanism, and as the years go by, it becomes an alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction needs professional help, this is not an addiction you can think yourself out of.
This is a pattern that most alcoholics get stuck in. They tend to ” Chase their tail,” and this pattern can last for years. Either the alcoholic gets professional help, or they will die from health-related issues due to the addiction to alcohol. Sadly, they will often die trying to manage their addiction – stuck in that circle. Alcohol is a leading cause of preventable death in Auckland, New Zealand.
You may have tried alcoholics anonymous or other support groups. Anxiety can prevent some people from attending these groups. The reason for this is that after drinking, your brain works to restore its normal chemical balance. It does this by reducing the brain’s GABA (reducing calm feelings) and increasing glutamate (making you more anxious). Our Auckland alcohol counselling service is one-on-one. We know you will be anxious at first, and we know how to deal with this.
Alcohol addiction needs a pragmatic approach. Simply going to some support groups or a generic counseling service will not work. It may work in the short term, but you run the risk of becoming addicted to other substances or behaviors, or falling back to where you started. The best treatment for alcoholics is a mix of cognitive behavioral therapy and alcohol specific relapse prevention strategies. The same strategy is applied in reputable rehabs and treatment centres.
How long has your alcohol addiction held you back? What does the new you look like? Maybe it’s time to reinvent yourself. Our pragmatic approach to addiction encompasses goal setting and execution. We have found that alcoholics, when free of addiction, become high-performing individuals. Let’s help you get free from that addiction and start living again. Don’t put this off another day – we know where that leads.
Our program has been designed by experience and is the first of its kind in New Zealand. We know that coming to a couple of therapy sessions will not work. We have designed a six week one-on-one alcohol addiction program for working people. Our treatment program mirrors a rehab program, without the need to live in. This can be done in person after hours or via Zoom / Telephone. We have a two week wait list and you can find out more about our Auckland Alcohol treatment program here.
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